Cristiano Ronaldo surprised with a remarkable attitude during the clash between Al-Nassr and Persepolis, from Iran, in the Asian Champions League. The Portuguese star fell in the box, resulting in the referee awarding a penalty.
However, Ronaldo corrected the decision, arguing that he had not been touched and that the move did not constitute a foul. The game ended in a goalless draw, and Chinese referee Ma Ning was summoned to review the incident on the monitor, reversing his decision.
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Opponents applauded Cristiano Ronaldo, who escaped receiving a yellow card for simulation. Despite the draw, Al-Nassr maintains a comfortable lead in the group, with 13 points, five ahead of Persepolis.
The Saudi club’s next challenge will be against Al-Hilal, on Friday (1), in a direct confrontation for leadership in the Saudi Championship.